Cost Of Living in Dunfermline, IL

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13%

Overall NAT. AVG.

1%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

41%

Housing NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.

The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index	Dunfermline	Illinois	National
Cost of living	87	98	100
Groceries	101	100	100
Health care	99	100	100
Housing	59	95	100
Transportation	103	101	100
Utilities	99	99	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	98	100	100
Household Items	98	100	100
Education & Childcare	97	100	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in Dunfermline is 11% lower than the Illinois average
The cost of living in Dunfermline is 13% lower than the national average
Dunfermline housing is 41% lower than the national average
Illinois general sales tax is 22% higher than the national average
Illinois state income tax is 91% higher than the national average

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Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

Median Income	Per Year	Per Month	Max Budget (28% DTI)	Max Budget (36% DTI)
Owners	$74,330	$6,194	$1,734	$2,230
Renters	$76,727	$6,394	$1,790	$2,302

Illinois Sales Tax

State	General Sales Tax	With Max Surtax
Illinois	6.25%	10.25%

Illinois Income Tax

State	Income Tax (Low)	Income Tax (High)
Illinois	4.95%	4.95%

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Ellisville, IL	100	75	24.7%
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Topeka, IL	63	82	18.0%
Dunfermline, IL	395	87	12.6%

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